1. Filling a Need and Fostering a Community in Ag + Western Industries

06/20/23 • 17 min

Welcome to the first episode of Leaders Of The West! I am beyond elated to welcome you to this podcast and have it be a continued pillar of what we do here. We have a lot of exciting things in store for this podcast, but on this first episode, I’ll be taking it all the way back to the inception of Of The West. Sharing who we are, why we’re here, and the mission of Leaders Of The West.

Jessie was born and raised on her family’s cattle ranch in Southern Idaho, which at an early age, instilled in her the importance of a strong work ethic, and a deep appreciation for the American West.

In addition to her lifelong involvement raising cattle, Jessie has had over a decade’s worth of experience in print and digital media, both writing for and producing various agriculture and western fashion publications, as well as freelancing in ag and western communications.

As someone who has been on all sides of the spectrum—as a job seeker, a business owner, someone looking for various service providers, and as a freelancer—Jessie deeply understands the obstacles one must navigate when job hunting or looking to hire for employment or project purposes in the west.

Jessie’s proudest accomplishment(s) in life is that of her family—her husband Justin, her son, Jhett, and baby girl, Jaxyn.

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Jessie’s proudest accomplishment(s) in life is that of her family—her husband Justin, her son, Jhett, and baby girl, Jaxyn.

Resources & Links:

Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description
Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship
Email us at [email protected]
Join the Of The West Email List
List your jobs on Of The West

Connect with Jessie:

Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv
Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest
Check out the Of The West website

Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode!

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Previous Episode

Welcome to Leaders Of The West!

Welcome to Leaders Of The West, a podcast for innovators and change-makers in the ag and western industries. Hosted by Jessie Jarvis, the Founder of Of The West, our mission with Leaders Of The West is to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next.

Whether it’s a guest episode where we’re digging into the blueprints behind our favorite industry businesses, discussing the innovation and strategies that have allowed family farming and ranching operations to continue on for another generation, to episodes with honest conversations from entrepreneurs who have risked it all on their dreams, or leaders detailing how to create a company culture so strong that you couldn’t pay your employees to leave ...

These conversations are meant to encourage the leaders of today and inspire the next generation of trailblazers.

In addition to bringing in guests, you’ll also find some solo episodes, where Jessie shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey as a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother.

Whether you’re a farmer, a rancher, an equine lover, someone headed up the leadership ladder, an ag business owner, a western sports athlete, an entrepreneur, or someone who just loves the western way of life—this is the place for you.

You’ll find new episodes, right here, every week. Don’t forget to hit subscribe, so you never miss a show. Let’s go!

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2. How to Build a Career in Western Sports with Kadee Coffman Blair

On today’s episode, I am joined by industry leader, Kadee Coffman Blair as we dig into some of the strategies she has used to build her career in commentary and broadcasting in western sports. We cover topics such as the power of relationships and networking, how to identify a mentor, being a forever-learner, and not being afraid to put in some hard work.

Kadee Coffman Blair is recognized as 40 Under 40 by the Fort Worth Business Press and 20 Under 40 by the Association for Learning Environments. She is the director of business development at CORE Construction. Known as the 2nd largest K12 school builder and 2nd largest public safety builder in the country, Kadee acts as the link between CORE Construction and future clients, helping keep CORE top of mind in her community and beyond.

In addition, Kadee is a national TV host and sideline reporter who can be seen on networks such as: CBS Sports Network, NBC Sports Network, RFD-TV, The Cowboy Channel, and more. Kadee has also been hired to moderate star-studded events including a sit-down interview with Academy Award winner Diane Keaton, New York Times Best Selling Author Moll Anderson, and Emmy Award-winning TV personality Carson Kressley.

Kadee is a Dean’s Scholar from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis in political science. Along with her strong TV presence, Kadee is also proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut, allowing her to produce and edit her own stories. Her works have aired from local news outlets to CNN.

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